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Ford government being asked to create ‘tariff taskforce’ by labour unions

27 January 2025

While Ford has held public meetings with Trudeau and the rest of Canada's Premiers, labour leaders are calling for a union-related task force to help address the tariff response. [...]

Questions raised after non-political city staff ordered to attend Ford announcement

27 January 2025

Doug Ford was at Brampton City Hall announcing funds for an unfinished light rail project northwards from Mississauga to tunnel under Brampton's downtown, and also sought votes. [...]

3 dead, including 2 children, after apartment fire in Hamilton, Ont.

26 January 2025

Hamilton fire officials say 3 people died in an apartment fire that sent another 12 people to hospital on Sunday. Multiple people were rescued to safety in the blaze. [...]

Liberals claim Ford’s plan to visit Washington during election is ‘explicitly partisan’

26 January 2025

When the Ontario legislature is dissolved, the government enters caretaker mode - a convention that prevents a political party from using taxpayer resources to campaign. [...]

Homicide unit investigates after man found fatally injured in Toronto’s Annex

26 January 2025

Toronto police say a man in his 20s was found with a fatal 'wounding' early Sunday morning in the Annex. He was pronounced dead in hospital. [...]

U.S. trade deal possible but ‘tariffs are real’ before then: Ontario envoy

26 January 2025

Ontario's representative to the U.S. is confident there's a deal to be made that resolves Donald Trump's trade concerns, but Canada will feel 'a lot of pain' first. [...]

Snap Ontario election call kicks parties’ planning into high gear

26 January 2025

Premier Doug Ford has announced that he will meet with the lieutenant-governor on Tuesday to trigger an election campaign beginning Wednesday, for a vote on Feb. 27. [...]

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Ford's push to expand alcohol sales to cost province about $1.4B, fiscal watchdog says

27 January 2025

The Ford government's push to get beer, wine and ready-made cocktails into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost taxpayers roughly $1.4 billion by the end of 2030, one of the [...]

Cameras are helping Seattle fight gridlock. Toronto's taking note

27 January 2025

Part 1 of CBC Toronto's three-part series, Gridlocked: The Way Out, explores how automated enforcement for blocking the box and driving in bus lanes could help alleviate congestion in Toronto [...]

Rogers customers disputing price hikes report unequal treatment

27 January 2025

Dozens of Rogers Communications customers say they’re fed up with what appears to be an uneven playing field when they try to lower their monthly bills amid contract disputes. [...]

Can pickleball go corporate in Canada?

27 January 2025

As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, a U.S. company hopes to bring its model of indoor pickleball franchises north of the border. But some warn Canada could be a [...]

Ontario election call pushes parties into full-throttle campaign mode

26 January 2025

Ontario's political parties have been preparing for months for the possibility of an early election, but next week's snap election call has pushed planning to a fever pitch. [...]

Toronto Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at Pearson Airport

25 January 2025

Toronto Public Health (TPH) says travellers may have been exposed to measles on Wednesday if they were on a Turkish Airlines flight or if they passed through Terminal 1 at [...]

2 children, 1 adult dead after highrise apartment building fire in Hamilton

26 January 2025

Two children and one adult are dead following a multiple-alarm fire at a highrise apartment building near Hamilton's waterfront on Sunday morning. [...]

Mahomes' 3 TDs too much for Buffalo as Kansas City books Super Bowl LVII rematch with Philadelphia

27 January 2025

Patrick Mahomes threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, ran through the Buffalo defence for two more scores, and relied on his defence at key moments to help Kansas City beat Buffalo [...]

Canada's women claim World Cup speedskating sprint gold, Stolz completes hat trick

26 January 2025

Canada's sprinters ensured the host team didn't leave Calgary's speedskating World Cup without a medal, while American star Jordan Stolz completed his hat trick at the Olympic Oval on Sunday. [...]

Canadians conquer Kitzbuhel: Jack Crawford wins World Cup downhill, Cam Alexander 3rd

25 January 2025

James Crawford became the first Canadian skier in 42 years to win the prestigious World Cup downhill on the Streif course in Kitzbuhel, Austria, sharing the podium with his third-placed teammate [...]

Nadeau earns World Cup men's aerials bronze on home snow in Lac-Beauport, Que.

26 January 2025

Émile Nadeau of Prévost, Que., improved on his best aerials performance of the season, earning a bronze medal at Sunday's World Cup event in Lac-Beauport, Que., after placing seventh a day earlier. [...]

'World-class defender' Naomi Girma women's soccer's 1st million-dollar player

26 January 2025

Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea on Sunday. [...]

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for 2nd straight Australian Open title

26 January 2025

Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Australian Open championship on Sunday, never facing a single break point and using his complete game to outplay and frustrate Alexander Zverev for a [...]

Olympic champ Clement Noel prevails in Kitzbuhel for 4th World Cup slalom victory of season

26 January 2025

Olympic champion Clement Noel won his fourth World Cup slalom of the season Sunday in Kitzbuhel, Austria, triumphing after first-run leaders Timon Haugan and Steven Amiez both faltered on one [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

30 April 2024

Saturday, June 15th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

Santa & Carollers Coming to Town!

7 November 2023

Saturday, December 2nd & 9th between 12:30pm-3:30pm [...]

AppleFest October 14th, 2023

1 September 2023

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 17th, 2023

19 April 2023

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

1 March 2023

Now Open! New Businesses on Bayview

23 December 2022

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

28 December 2024

Come celebrate Chanukah in Mount Pleasant Village! Everyone's invited to our Menorah lighting Sat. Dec. 28 at 7:30PM [...]

13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

21 September 2024

Bring the whole fam to Mount Pleasant Village's Harvest Fair Sept 21. Shop the Sidewalk Sale and enjoy a day of entertainment, activities and fun! Supported by My Main Street [...]

Tapestry Opera

8 September 2024

Enjoy the delightful music of Tapestry Opera in an intimate performance on MPV's Curbside Stage. [...]

Mount Pleasant Village Comedy Festival

22 June 2024

Toronto's top comics will have you rolling in the aisles! Come out and enjoy these hilarious stand-up and improv shows all summer long. [...]

Celebrate Canada!

25 May 2024

Sidewalk Sale & Neighbourhood Party - FREE family fun with music, prizes, shows and acticities for kids. [...]

Pleasant Present Contest

19 May 2024

SHOP MORE... DINE MORE... Upload a receipt for your chance to WIN a $100 MPV Gift Card! [...]

Mother’s Day 2024

11 May 2024

Pick up an extra special gift for Mom and treat her to a delicious meal she'll remember! [...]

The best for Valentine's Day!

27 January 2025

Mitfar that has offered people to go there on Valentine's Day! Quite unique of all the coffee places in the neighbourhood! [...]

Mitfar notes Valentine's Day!

27 January 2025

Mitfar thanks for Valentine's Day!A Romantic dinner for two at Mitfar! [...]

Paul Hahn looking great!

26 January 2025

Paul Hahn piano place still going on! And looking great!Still looking outside its own building!Sales at Clementine's. Others have sales too. [...]

On Yonge and Roxborough!

26 January 2025

Starting to work on the new building at Yonge and Roxborough. It may be up fast! [...]

He is waiting!

25 January 2025

He is waiting for his lady to have her hair done!The new building will start going up on Yonge and Roxborough.Putti ready again! [...]

Still open grocery!

24 January 2025

It's quite unusual for this one - Paris Grocery - staying open on Yonge and Crescent. It does have nice flowers but quite normal grocery stuff!Subway still doing reasonably well!Working [...]

Romantic dinner at Mitfar!

23 January 2025

Mitfar offering a romantic dinner for two on Valentine's Day! [...]

Concert Properties proposes 32, 37, and 43 storeys for former Sunnybrook Plaza site

2 January 2025

Concert Properties has recently submitted a proposal to the City of Toronto for the former Sunnybrook Plaza site that greatly exceeds the size and density of the original proposals for [...]

Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

13 November 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow has proposed a major change to the process of how housing is built in Toronto, one that would allow a new generation of buildings to pop up [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

6 November 2024

Rachel Chernos Lin has won the Don Valley West by-election with nearly 55 percent of the vote, beating competitor Anthony Furey by more than 20 points in what began as [...]

Vote November 4, 2024 – Ward 15 By-Election

30 October 2024

The Ward 15 By-Election set for November 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as Ward 15 representative on City Council. Voting places will be open [...]

Province releases Therme deal details, while 865 trees are bulldozed at Ontario Place

4 October 2024

Under cover of darkness, Infrastructure Ontario began the removal of 865 trees at Ontario Place on the evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Within a single day, workers had cut [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

23 September 2024

I want to make a difference in people’s lives. I want to make sure we have safe, clean, accessible, affordable, and friendly neighbourhoods where communities and businesses can thrive. [...]

Habiba Desai

23 September 2024

As a dedicated advocate for community safety and development, I am running for City Councillor in Ward 15 to address key issues affecting residents’ quality of life. My platform focuses [...]

Don Valley West By-election – Virtual Candidates’ Meeting

9 October 2024

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. SEDRA has joined with many other residents’ [...]

Candidate Answers – Don Valley West By-election

26 September 2024

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. In order to help inform voters about [...]

What Did Davisville Do Wrong?

12 September 2024

We get used to the status quo, for the most part. Things are as they are, especially if they were in place when we first arrived in an area. The [...]

City By-election in Don Valley West

11 September 2024

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. Voters already have 15 candidates to choose [...]

Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

19 June 2024

For several years, SEDRA has been working with Councillor Josh Matlow, City of Toronto staff, TDSB Trustee Shelley Laskin, TDSB staff, and community members on improving safety for pedestrians on [...]

Federal By-election in Toronto-St. Paul’s

18 June 2024

A federal by-election will be held in Toronto-St. Paul’s on Monday, June 24, 2024 to replace long-time MP Carolyn Bennett. According to Elections Canada, voters will face the longest ballot [...]

Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

17 June 2024

Construction will begin soon for the City of Toronto’s Aquatic Centre, being built on the southwest corner of Davisville-Spectrum school site, steps away from the Davisville subway station. The TDSB [...]

Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes

15 November 2024

Toronto city council has approved a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city. The plan, approved Wednesday by a vote of 23 to 1, would see [...]

Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

13 November 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow has proposed a major change to the process of how housing is built in Toronto, one that would allow a new generation of buildings to pop up [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

8 November 2024

Rachel Chernos Lin has won the Don Valley West by-election with nearly 55 percent of the vote, beating competitor Anthony Furey by more than 20 points in what began as [...]

Heritage planning and designation

30 October 2024

FoNTRA recognizes the immense challenge imposed by the provincial government’s deadline for designation of listed properties, and the threat to loss of Toronto’s cultural heritage. We strongly support the City’s [...]

Improving Community Consultation – Housing Action Plan

30 October 2024

FoNTRA requeststhat consideration of the report be deferred to allow for proper communication, engagement and consultation for its proposals and recommendations. FoNTRA supports the objectives of the Housing Action Plan, [...]

Over 850 trees bulldozed at Ontario Place under cover of darkness, as Province releases Therme lease details

6 October 2024

Under cover of darkness, Infrastructure Ontario began the removal of 865 trees at Ontario Place on the evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Within a single day, workers had cut [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

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